“How many sunsets have you seen, and how many have you forgotten?” is question that a young oracle in the performance SPARKS leaves hanging in the air after reading a grownup’s palm.

In the historical city council hall in central Roskilde, visitors are invited to take part in one-on-one sessions. Grownups are only allowed to listen – to the children and to their fortune. Before the children and visitors are brought together, Francesca Grilli and the poet Azurra d’ Agostino hold workshops on palm reading and poetic and political thinking.

Photo: Rie Neuchs, Francesca Grilli_SPARKS 2023

SPARKS is supported by the Italian Council, 9th Edition, 2020, one of the most prestigious Italian contemporary art programs. The work has been performed at a number of museums and theatres in Europe. This is the first time that the project and the artist can be experienced in Denmark.

SPARKS is presented in partnership with Art Week and Byens Hus.